© trainspo.comEMD SD45-2
Built by EMD
Overview of the EMD SD45-2
Discover the powerful EMD SD45-2 diesel locomotive, a reliable workhorse of the rails.
Built between 1972 and 1974, this impressive machine features a robust EMD 20-645E3 prime mover, delivering a significant 2680 kW of power.
Known for its distinctive Co'Co' wheel arrangement and a gauge of 1435 mm, the SD45-2 has served various prominent railroads across the United States, including the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and CSX Transportation.
Its legacy as a strong and dependable diesel locomotive continues to be recognized by rail enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
EMD SD45-2 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | SD45 | |
| Family | Dash 2 | |
| Built by | EMD · 1972–1974 | |
| Power output | 2,680 kW3,594 hp | |
| Prime mover | EMD 20-645E3 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' |
Operators of the EMD SD45-2
Railway companies that have operated the SD45-2, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway | ATSF SD45-2 | United States |
| Big Spring Rail | BSR SD45-2 | United States |
| Clinchfield Railroad | CRR SD45-2 | United States |
| CSX Transportation | CSXT SD45-2 | United States |
| New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway | NYSW SD45-2 | United States |
| Norfolk Southern Railway | NS SD45-2 | United States |
| Seaboard Coast Line Railroad | SCL SD45-2 | United States |
EMD SD45-2 photos
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